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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.63, 629.49 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.63, 629.49 and 172.78 is: 259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.63 : 629.49 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.63/629.49 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.63x = 629.49 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.63x = 108,759.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,759.27/419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.18

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